Building a farm is one of the first tasks you should complete in Minecraft. Beyond providing you with a bounty of crafting resources and food, farms are a good way to learn some of the basic skills you’ll need throughout your first few hours in the game. So whether you’re looking for a comprehensive list of growable crops, want to discover how to make an automated farm, or just need a few tips and tricks, here’s everything you need to know about farming in Minecraft.
Complete Guide to Farming in Minecraft
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What is Farming and How Does it Work in Minecraft
Farming allows you to plant most crops on farmland blocks created by a Hoe. The exception is Nether Wart, which can be planted on Soul Sand. Several Minecraft seeds can be planted such as Wheat Seeds, Melon Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, and nether wart. Certain methods can be used to speed up the growth of crops. As well as using Water alongside farmland blocks to hydrate them. Certain plants may require a source of light, including sunlight, to develop.
How to Grow Crops in Minecraft
Before you can grow any crops, you’ll first need to find seeds. These can be found throughout the world by destroying specific plants – although there’s not a 100% chance each plant will drop a seed. Continue knocking down plants and, eventually, you’ll receive a seed for your efforts.
With a few seeds in hand, here’s how to go about growing crops:
Use a hoe to till a dirtblock. Crops can only be grown on soil that has been tilled – be careful, however, as tilled dirt that doesn’t have a crop actively growing will eventually revert to “untilled” soil. Equip the seed you’d like to plant and interact with the tilled soil. Ensure your plants are located in an area with sufficient lighting. Ensure your plants are located within four blocks of a water source. Wait for your crops to mature. Harvest your crops by interacting with them.All Growable Crops in Minecraft
Mojang has continued to add new crops to Minecraft over the years, and today there’s a surprising number of options when it comes to farming. Keep in mind that some of these will require unique farming techniques and the above list should be considered a starting point.
Here’s a list of every growable crop in Minecraft and some further details on the most common crop types:
Wheat
Wheat seeds can be found by breaking Tall Grass either found naturally in the Minecraft world or grown by using Bonemeal on Dirt or Grass blocks. These seeds can then be planted on farmland (farmland that’s been tilled by a hoe]] and will grow if the block is close to water – within a few blocks and hydrated (this hydration can be seen by the fact that the farmland block will change from a light brown to a darker one).
After all the wheat in a block has reached the same height and has gone yellow, it is ready to harvest. This will yield one piece of wheat and between 0 and 3 seeds that can then be replanted again.
Wheat can also be grown by using bonemeal on a planted seed (regardless of whether it is close to water). This will cause the wheat to grow fully, and it can be harvested immediately thereafter.
The following video shows how to grow Wheat from Wheat Seed. The walkthrough involves creating a Hoe, tilling the land, and then planting the Wheat Seed. Later, you can harvest the Wheat using any weapon.
Potatoes & Carrots
Potatoes & carrots are very similar to wheat, but there are no potato or carrot seeds. Potatoes & carrots can be found in some villages or dropped by zombies.
Essential Tips and Tricks for Farming in Minecraft
While the above steps will get you a functioning crop farm, there are plenty of tricks to optimize its performance. Once you’ve wrapped your head around the basics, you can improve your farm by taking advantage of these tips:
Placing torches by your crops allows them to continue growing at night. Water sources can reach up to four blocks away. You can use this to your advantage by growing a 9×9 grid of crops with a single water tile at the center – reducing the amount of space taken up by irrigation ditches and increasing your overall efficiency. Crops next to a beehive or bee nest will grow faster. Many players have found that crops grow faster when alternated. For example, a field composed of both wheat and potatoes will grow faster than a field of potatoes. Fence off your farm to prevent unwanted mobs from wandering in. Place your farm in a well-lit area and a location you frequently visit. Some plants require more space to grow than others. For example, melons and pumpkins need an open tile of dirt adjacent to grow properly, and sugar cane must be located next to a tile of water. Bonemeal acts as a fertilizer and can increase the rate of crop growth.Best Farm Designs to Consider Building in Minecraft
There are hundreds of ways to set up a farm, but some are much more efficient – and require less manual labor – than others. If you need some inspiration, check out some of these incredible builds:
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